MLS Playoff Previews - Major League Soccer Analysis

The Audi 2015 Major League Soccer (MLS) playoffs are around the corner and the teams are busy plotting their way ahead. With just three weeks remaining in the regular season, the picture is becoming clearer. However, there is still a lot of soccer to play, which makes the weeks before the play-offs very exciting indeed. […]

Cowboys Not Benching Joseph Randle Despite Close Call

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones felt the need to assure the media and fans that running back Joseph Randle was not and has not been benched following his hear-fumble at the goal-line against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. "We did not bench him," Jones said, according to the Dallas Morning News. "We just wanted […]

Martavis Bryant to Be Thrown Right Into the Fire

If you thought the Pittsburgh Steelers would ease wide receiver Martavis Bryant back into action after serving his four-game suspension, think again! Bryant will be thrown right into the Steelers' starting lineup on Monday Night Football against the San Diego Chargers. "Martavis is motivated, he looks strong, he’s very impressive right now," Michael Vick said, […]

Andrew Luck Will Be a Game-Time Decision on Thursday Night

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck will be a game-time decision on Thursday Night Football against the Houston Texans. Luck is reportedly dealing with a partially separated throwing shoulder, which has to be one of the worst injuries a quarterback can have while trying to play. If Luck can't go, Matt Hasselbeck would likely receive his […]

Charles Johnson on Track to Return in Week 6

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Charles Johnson hopes to return to action in week 6 from a rib injury that kept him out of the Vikings week 4 matchup against the Denver Broncos. Heading into the year, Johnson was expected to have a big season with Teddy Bridgewater as his quarterback. However, that hasn't been the […]

Is Chris Thompson the #1 Running Back to Own In Washington?

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues OWNED IN: 1% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: The Washington Redskins backfield has gotten very crowded in recent weeks with both Matt Jones and Chris Thompson eating into Alfred Morris’ workload. Morris is the clear number one and he helped solidify that position with 38 rushing yards on […]

Week 5 Deeper Sleepers: Buying the Browns?

Welcome to our season-long segment at RotoBaller where we will be targeting players owned in 25% or less of Fleaflicker leagues. A couple picks put up solid performances (Ryan Fitzpatrick, Falcons D) while Ty Montgomery stunk the bed. Can't hit 'em all. Week 4 was a great week for DFS players, with Josh McCown, Tavon Austin, and Allen […]

Antonio Gates is Your Must-Add Tight End Pickup of the Week

BALLER MOVE: Add in All 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN:: 53% of Fleaflicker leagues ANALYSIS: August, 2014. I sat in my friend's backyard, in the midst of our hotly-anticipated keeper league draft. As we rolled along past the middle rounds, it became apparent that I had shorted myself at tight end. I noticed that two San Diego […]

David Johnson is a Waiver Wire Target with Long Term Potential

BALLER MOVE: Add in All 12+ Team and Dynasty Leagues OWNED IN: 44% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: With four touchdowns through his first four NFL games, David Johnson has shown a nose for the end zone. He’s also shown great versatility by scoring as a runner, a receiver and a returner for the Arizona Cardinals. […]

Rueben Randle: Solid WR3 / Flex Play in Week 5 vs. 49ers

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 38% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Rueben Randle caught his second touchdown pass of the season against the Buffalo Bills this week, and that is where a lot of his value comes from. After a very slow start to the season, Randle has gotten more involved in […]

FanDuel DFS – MLB Lineup Picks & Sleepers for the 10/6 - 10/7 Wild Card Games

I'm not sure what is harder to believe - the fact it's now playoffs time (I felt like I was writing opening day strategy pieces just yesterday), or the fact that two deserving fan-bases (see: Astros and Cubs) aren't guaranteed a home playoff game after their teams strung together incredible seasons. Anywho, the FanDuel action […]

German Bundesliga - The Season So Far

The German Bundesliga will be taking a break from the adrenaline pumping action until 16th October so this gives us a chance to look back at the eight rounds played and get an idea of how the season is evolving so far. Editor’s Note: Be sure to check out all of our articles, and read […]

La Liga - Week 7

The Spanish Primera Division never fails to offer up the scintillating and this weekend the marquee event was the derby in Madrid that saw Atletico host Real at the Vicente Calderon Stadium. Editor’s Note: Be sure to check out all of our articles, and read more about the EPL and Spanish La Liga at http://www.rotoballer.com/category/premier-league-bpl-epl-soccer Atletico […]

Coby Fleener (TE, IND) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team PPR Leagues OWNED IN: 63% of Fleaflicker Leagues Who would have guessed that Matt Hasselbeck could be better for a tight end’s fantasy value than Andrew Luck?  It seems to be the case for Fleener, even though he and Luck have been teammates for years between their times together at […]

Marshawn Lynch Should Be Ready to Go vs. Bengals

Marshawn Lynch was reportedly very close to taking the field for the Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night Football against the Detroit Lions, but team doctors chose to hold him out an extra week to avoid any further setbacks. However, Beastmode is expected to start for the Seahawks in week 5 against the Cincinnati Bengals. "His […]

Owen Daniels (DEN, TE) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues / Matchup Stream (FAAB Bid: $3 - 5) OWNED IN: 47% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Owen Daniels has now put together back to back games with a touchdown, and while the volume doesn't make you feel comfortable, he does get to face the Oakland Raiders in Week 5. No […]

Nick Foles (QB, STL) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues (FAAB Bid: $3 - 5) OWNED IN: 33% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Nick Foles turned a lot of people off in a stinker against the bum Steelers' secondary in Week 3, only to turn around a lead the Rams to a victory over the previously undefeated Cardinals. The Cardinals have a […]

Trent Richardson Working Out for Buffalo Bills

Most people would agree that former Cleveland Browns first round draft pick Trent Richardson is one of the biggest busts of all time, but that isn't stopping teams from giving him a chance. The running back, who also had stints with the Indianapolis Colts and the Oakland Raiders, is now getting a chance to earn […]

Jay Cutler (QB, CHI) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues (FAAB Bid: $6 - 8) OWNED IN: 35% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Yeah I know, he went against the Oakland Raiders in his return from a hamstring injury, and those stats that he accrued with Martellus Bennett won't always be there thanks to Oakland's refusal to guard tight ends appropriately. Week […]

Eddie Royal, Dorial Green-Beckham - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

Dorial Green-Beckham, WR, TEN - 18% owned on Fleaflicker Unfortunately, we don't have four weeks of stats to evaluate on Green-Beckham. What we do have, is a player who has seen his role grow on a weekly basis. He's gone from no targets, to two targets, to three targets over the first three weeks of action. […]

Allen Hurns, Cecil Shorts - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

Allen Hurns, WR, JAX - 17% owned on Fleaflicker When you flip through the statistics on a weekly basis, it may seem like Hurns and Allen Robinson are just rotating having big weeks, but that's not actually the case. Hurns has topped 60 yards in every game this season, but has also scored in back-to-back […]

Jamison Crowder (WR, WAS) - Waiver Wire Analysis

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues OWNED IN: 0% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Crowder is a player whose stock has been slowing rising throughout the 2015 season, literally. Here's how his season has played out: Week 1: One target, one reception, zero yards Week 2: One target, one reception, seven yards Week 3: Six targets, six […]

Cole Beasley (WR, DAL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues OWNED IN: 10% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: Let's put this as simply as possible. Someone has to catch the ball for the Dallas Cowboys. We know that Brandon Weeden isn't the greatest quarterback when it comes to throwing the ball down field, which sets up beautifully for Jason Witten and, you […]

Breshad Perriman has 'one of the all-time slowest healing sprained PCLs ever'

Usually the younger an athlete is, the quicker they heal and recover from injury. Unfortunately, that doesn't seem to be the case with 22-year-old Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Breshad Perriman. The 2015 first round draft pick has yet to see the football field this season due to a sprained PCL injury that doctors expected would […]

MLB DFS Lineup Picks & Sleepers - DraftKings Advice for the Wild Card Games

For the most part, you can pretty much throw out statistics in a one game playoff. This will be the fourth year of the new Wild Card game system. In the previous three years, home teams own a record of 3-3. Cy Young candidates have gotten torched on the road, and young hitters have entered […]

Roddy White Furious With Role

Atlanta Falcons veteran wide receiver Roddy White is unhappy with his role in the passing game thus far this season. White went off on the media when discussing how he's currently being used by the team. "For me, at the end of the day, I want to catch passes," White told ESPN.com. "I'm not out […]

10 Bold MLB Predictions: End of Season Review

Now that we’ve reached the end of another fantasy season, it’s time to look back on my bold predictions from March and see how they panned out.   The Bold Predictions Joey Votto is a top five first baseman. Success! Votto bounced back in a big way from an injury-marred 2014, riding a huge second […]

Tight Ends Waiver Wire: Week 5 Pickups & Adds

With four teams on BYE for the first time this season, and with quality fantasy tight ends like Carolina’s Greg Olsen and Miami’s Jordan Cameron getting the upcoming week off, fantasy football owners will be scouring the waiver wire for one-week help. The tight ends on BYE will not be the only ones not playing this […]

Leonard Hankerson (WR, ATL) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team PPR Leagues OWNED IN: 18% of Fleaflicker Leagues ANALYSIS: It seems as though Hankerson has officially surpassed veteran Roddy White on the Atlanta Falcons' depth chart. Ready for this? Since Week 2, Hankerson has been targeted 25 times, while White has received five targets. Yes, five. This has resulted in White totaling […]

Week 4 NFL Recap: Injuries, Breakout Performers & Game by Game Analysis

Believe it or not, we might have actually seen the injury bug settle back down to normal levels after week four. This was the first Sunday of the season in which injuries seemed to be a much less significant part of the narrative compared to the first three weeks. That being said, there were still […]